Oscar Salazar
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER HR GENERALIST RECRUITER TRAINER
Senior Human Resources Manager and Impactful Change Leader successful in the development of performance-driven military units to support international and domestic engagements.
Recognized for innovative leadership in the strategy development, management, and deployment of high-profile HR programs and projects.
Effective in the design and delivery of HR systems, processes and infrastructures that have improved productivity, increased efficiency, enhanced morale and strengthened teams.
Excellent trainer, mentor, and coach with award-winning results in staff retention and education.
Proficient in CRM, HRIS and a wide range of software and hardware applications.
HUMAN RESOURCES QUALIFICATIONS
Talent Recruitment • Performance Management • HR & Quality Best Practices • HRIS Systems
Workforce Planning & Development • Coaching & Leadership Development • Risk Management
Succession Planning • Change Management • Staff Training & Development • HR Administration
Organizational Effectiveness • Employee Relations • Benefits Administration • Sustainability
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EAGLE’S TRACE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 2022 – Present
Human Resource Manager
Serves as a liaison to and is responsible for assisting department managers/supervisor, employees and potential employees with all aspect of employment including recruiting, retention, training, counseling and employee benefits within a senior living community.
Employees consist on a daily basis of 515 full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts.
Provides a consulting role for employees experiencing problems/issues that impact their jobs.
Assist in the formation and interpretation of policies and programs.
Facilitates and delivers management training and other employee workshops and classes.
Generates management information reports from Workday; overdue reviews, certification updates, onboarding, TB screening, and employees eligible for benefits.
Monitor and assist in the time card up keep for managers/supervisors through Kronos.
UNITED STATES ARMY 2006 - 2022
Decorated military career highlighted by increasingly responsible Human Resources Management roles, both domestically and internationally. Awarded the Colonel Robert L. Manning Achievement Medal for exemplary Human Resources Management in 2018. Position highlights include:
Senior Human Resources Manager Supervisor 2016 - 2022
Managed and developed an HR staff of 11 providing HR administrative functions for the 15th Military Intelligence Battalion comprised of 346 enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas.
Plan, direct, and manage HR administrative duties to include performance evaluations, records management, HR policies and SOPs, benefits administration, retention management, training, professional development, and reporting.
Recognized for achieving soldier readiness stats higher than standards and best in the battalion.
Integrated HR into daily operations that increased efficiency within the organization.
Trained 346 soldiers on SHARP that resulted in a 90% qualification rate and 25% qualified expert rate.
Received commendations for the successful execution of multiple HR programs.
Mentored and developed 23 soldiers to maintain a 96% readiness rate as Supervisor.
Career Counselor 2014 - 2016
Chosen to provide career counseling to 619 enlisted soldiers within the General Support Aviation Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas that deployed to designated theaters to provide mission, command, air movement, air assault, aeromedical evacuations, and air traffic service.
Empowered, trained, and mentored 14 HR Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) performing retention management, statistical data and reporting, reenlistments, extensions, and reclassifications.
Determined recruitment needs of the battalion, analyzed the impact of staffing on management decisions and deployed a well-developed recruitment plan.
Advised commanders on criteria for selection of unit level retention NCOs.
Created HR metrics tracker for the battalion and achieved 100% of retention goals.
Maintained flawless safety and security record with zero reportable accidents or incidents.
Human Resources NCO Retention NCO 2011 - 2014
Deployed to Germany to provide HR leadership to the US NATO Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company comprised of 1,000+ enlisted soldiers and officers.
Supervised a HR staff of 41 soldiers and 28 civilians performing records management, performance evaluations, award’s, promotions, and benefits administration.
Ensured the training, readiness, health, welfare and morals of soldiers and family members.
Streamlined HR procedures and reduced processing time by 25%.
Developed and implemented casualty SOPs that enabled successful casualty exercise program.
Led an aggressive training initiative that improved HR productivity by 40%.
Retained 100% of all eligible soldiers reenlisting as Retention NCO.
Human Resource Specialist 2006 - 2011
Assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas to provide HR administration and generalist activities for 500 enlisted soldiers.
Evaluated staff qualifications and recommended/processed transfers, reassignments, and special assignments.
Maintained confidential HR records, prepared reports on staffing levels and processed soldiers for separation and retirement.
Deployed to Iraq to prepare HR casualty documents, process recommendations for awards and decorations and arrange for passports and visas.
Military Awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1), Meritorious Service Medal (1), Army Commendation Medal (5), Joint Service Achievement Medal (1), and Army Achievement Medal (4)
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS, Human Resources Management, Cum Laude GPA 3.6 2018
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa
Professional in Human Resources (PHR): Pending
US Army
Senior Leadership Course Advanced Leadership Course Career Counseling HR Specialist Training SHARP Course Risk Management Program Development Performance Evaluations HR Policies & Procedures Electronic Technology Maintenance Leadership Equipment Repair HAZMAT